Carol Alvarado: One of Houston's problem solvers
Carol Alvarado serves in the Texas Senate District 6—covering portions of Harris County. In 2021, she engaged in a 15-hour filibuster.
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
April Farris: Never underestimate yourself
April Farris was recently appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Governor Greg Abbott.
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Teneshia Hudspeth: A leap of faith
Teneshia Hudspeth is Harris County’s newly elected clerk—the first Black woman to ever hold this position.
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Jaimy Blanco: Uplifting people beyond their surrounding circumstances
Jaimy Blanco is a businesswoman and a Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Texas’ 29th Congressional District.
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
Sima Ladjevardian: Ensuring the American Dream for others
Sima Ladjevardian is running for United States Congressional District 2. As an immigrant, Sima understands the American Dream.
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Elizabeth Hernandez: When there's a will, there's a way
Passionate, tenacious, and persevering are three words to describe Elizabeth Hernandez – a Latinx woman candidate for the U.S. Congress.
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
Amanda Edwards: Filling the needed spaces
Amanda Edwards is running in the Democratic primary to serve as the next United States Senator, facing eleven other candidates.
- Oct 8, 2019
- 3 min
Abbie Kamin: "You don't need permission to run."
Abbie Kamin is a civil rights attorney and neighborhood advocate running for Houston City Council in District C.
- Sep 9, 2018
- 5 min
Dr. Jennifer Cantu: Running on "Sweat Equity"
Dr. Jennifer Cantu, a Laredo, Texas native, is a democrat challenging incumbent Phil Stephenson for Texas HD 85.
- Jul 19, 2018
- 4 min
Juli Mathew: Standing strong in the face of adversity
Juli Mathew is running for County Court of Law #3 in Fort Bend County which encompasses twelve cities outside of Houston, Texas.
- Jun 17, 2018
- 5 min
Meghan Scoggins: Turning obstacles into success
Meghan Scoggins is running for Texas House of Representatives, District 28. Scoggins left the Democratic primary election victoriously.
- May 2, 2018
- 4 min
Irma Cauley: "Where the rubber meets the road"
After serving as the Brazos County Commissioner for Precinct 4 for 9 years, Irma Cauley overcame challengers in the recent primary.
- Mar 8, 2018
- 4 min
Norma Torres Mendoza: "Using my voice is a survival mechanism"
Norma Torres Mendoza is an advocate for Latinx communities, prided on her continual dedication to education and immigration policy.